Adds 'git clone' before HTTPS and SSH clone URLs on GitHub.

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
June 25, 2023
Size
7.63KiB
Developer
ercanermis.com
Category
Users
35
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Scripting
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GitHub Clone Helper Extension

🚀 Welcome to GitHub Clone Helper!

Are you a developer, engineer, or tech enthusiast who frequently clones repositories from GitHub? If so, you know the drill. You need to prepend 'git clone' before every clone URL manually. But what if we told you there's a way to make it all easier? Well, that's exactly what GitHub Clone Helper is here for!

💻 Effortless Cloning

With GitHub Clone Helper, you don't need to type 'git clone' before your URLs anymore. Our extension automatically adds 'git clone' before the clone URLs on GitHub. Now, when you copy the clone URL, you're actually copying the entire 'git clone' command! It's as simple as click, copy, and paste!

🔒 Respecting Your Privacy

We value your privacy. GitHub Clone Helper does not collect, store, or share any personal data. The operations are performed locally on your machine, and the extension does not communicate with any servers or third-party services.

🌐 Works on GitHub Pages

The extension is designed to work seamlessly with GitHub pages. Whether you're browsing on a public or private repository, GitHub Clone Helper is here to streamline your cloning process.

So, why wait? Install GitHub Clone Helper today and experience a smoother, more efficient GitHub journey. Happy cloning! 🎉

Please note that you may want to further customize this based on any unique features your extension may have or any specific tone you want to set.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "GitHub Clone Helper", "version": "1.0", "description": "Adds 'git clone' before HTTPS and SSH clone URLs on GitHub.", "icons": { "48": "images/icon48.png" }, "permissions": ["activeTab", "scripting"], "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://github.com/*"], "js": ["contentScript.js"] } ] } "
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How to download and manually install GitHub Clone Helper extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install GitHub Clone Helper extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install GitHub Clone Helper extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install GitHub Clone Helper extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download GitHub Clone Helper extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a GitHub Clone Helper extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the GitHub Clone Helper Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the GitHub Clone Helper extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the GitHub Clone Helper extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for GitHub Clone Helper extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the GitHub Clone Helper extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download GitHub Clone Helper extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install GitHub Clone Helper extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the GitHub Clone Helper extension file

Select and download the GitHub Clone Helper extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the GitHub Clone Helper extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your GitHub Clone Helper extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the GitHub Clone Helper extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install GitHub Clone Helper extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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